AceAceMedicationsAngiotensin converting enzymes•linsopril•quinapril•enlapril•moexapril•captopril•benzaprilAction•acts to decrease BP•sodium and BP decrease•Blocks and lowers RAASIndications •hypertension•CKD•HF•post MI•Diabetes Adverse eff ects•angioedema•chest pain•cough •tachycardia•Elevated K+•hypotensionContraindications•elevated K+•pregnancyNursing considerations•monitor BP•slow position changes•may causes elevated K+•assess f or angioedemaACEAngioedema: airway risk with ace onlycough: ace only , report to HCPElevated potassium
Beta block ersBeta adrenergic antagonistmedications•atenolol•metoprolol•acebutololAction•decreased HR•dilate blood vessels•Timolol treats glaucoma•decreased cardiac workloadIndications •angina•glaucoma•hypertension•prevention of MI
Beta block ersBeta adrenergic antagonistmedications•atenolol•metoprolol•acebutololAction•decreased HR•dilate blood vessels•Timolol treats glaucoma•decreased cardiac workloadIndications •angina•glaucoma•hypertension•prevention of MI
